Alabama National Guard Adjutant General David K. Pritchett was promoted to the rank of major general by Gov. Kay Ivey in a ceremony at the State Capitol in Montgomery, Wednesday, Aug. 14, in testament to Maj. Gen. Pritchett’s unwavering commitment to service and leadership. RELATED: Alabama National Guard leader Maj. Gen. Sheryl Gordon retiring, Brig. Gen. David Pritchett named as […]

Over the past few weeks, cases of rabies in wildlife have exposed several pets. In the city limits of Hokes Bluff in Etowah County, a raccoon positive for rabies was found inside a fenced yard. Three dogs in the yard were exposed to rabies. In early August in Sylacauga, Talladega County, a bat positive for […]

Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling is offering to resign as Mayor in January in exchange for an end to the demonstrations in his city over the police shooting of Steve Perkins. According to audio received by the Decatur Daily, the mayor has been holding meetings with the widow of Steve Perkins and grassroots activist groups. “Y’all […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) marked the three year anniversary of the disastrous withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan by blasting the foreign policy record of the Biden-Harris Administration. https://x.com/HASCRepublicans/status/1829529336744992781 “In 2021, President Biden and Vice President Harris publicly set an arbitrary deadline to complete the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan,” Rogers said. “The Biden-Harris […]

A new “cutting-edge” storage warehouse facility with an expected $1.2 million economic impact is coming to Port Birmingham. The Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA) announced the news earlier this week. It marks the first time that the organization has worked in a public-private partnership (P3 Agreement) with Watco, a full-service supply chain solutions company. Once […]

The Tuscaloosa Police Department says that safety measures that were increased for game day in 2023 worked well and will continue to be implemented this fall as the Crimson Tide get set to kick off the season on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The strip in particular is more closely watched, with measures including: Increased […]

An illegal alien is currently being held in the St. Clair County Jail on a $216,000 bond after his arrest Monday for alleged child sex trafficking. Enoc Velazquez-Bravo, a 32-year-old from Mexico, was arrested during a traffic stop on Aug. 26 at approximately 1 a.m. along I-59 near the 148 mile marker in St. Clair […]

Fall, football and the changing of the seasons is upon us as the nation prepares for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. However, before celebrating the last holiday of summer, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages everyone to plan ahead and prioritize safety. “Labor Day is a time to celebrate America’s workforce as well as […]

Nick Saban’s mother, Mary Saban Pasko, has passed away at the age of 92, according to a Thursday evening obituary published in the Tuscaloosa News. Though she was born in Michigan, Saban Pasko spent much of her life in West Virginia where she and Nick Saban Sr. raised young Nick Saban Jr., who would eventually […]

The treatment and costs associated with in vitro fertilization should be mandatorily covered by insurance providers for all recipients, former President Donald Trump said today in the announcement of a new policy position. “I’m announcing today in a major statement that under the Trump administration, your government will pay for, or your insurance company will […]

Brasfield & Gorrie, a Birmingham-based construction company with a monolithic footprint nationwide, announced the culmination of a leadership transition years in the making. Current CEO Jim Gorrie, along with Founder and Chairman Miller Gorrie, will remain actively involved in the leadership of the company. Rob Blalock, now President of Brasfield & Gorrie, will become CEO […]

Alabamians experiencing delays in medical care due to insurance companies’ prior authorization processes now have access to a new online platform where they can share their experiences and advocate for change. A new website was launched by doctors with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to promote faster insurance approvals for medical care. […]

The Women’s Foundation of Alabama will host its signature event, Unleashed, on September 26 at Red Mountain Theatre, featuring Barbara Pierce Bush as the keynote speaker. The daughter of the 43rd President and granddaughter of the 41st President of the United States, Bush advocates for global health equity and social responsibility. Bush, who currently serves […]

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama announced its 2024-2025 officers and Board of Directors. The statewide association, representing Alabama’s 67 county governments, confirmed the new leadership at the organization’s 96th Annual Convention last week. “We are looking forward to the vast array of expertise and experience this group of hard-working leaders will bring to […]

A federal judge sentenced 33-year-old Charles Green Hall from Montgomery to 360 months in prison for conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Following his prison sentence, Hall will be on supervised release for five years, Acting United States Attorney Kevin P. Davidson announced on Wednesday. According to Hall’s plea agreement and other court […]

Camgian was recently awarded a $23 million contract by the U.S. Army to provide counter-unmanned aerial systems for combat use. The duo will work on advanced AI-powered C-UAS capabilities that will strengthen force protection against UAS swarms through coordinated, independent, and dispersed C-UAS platforms.  The company has offices in both Huntsville and Tuscaloosa. “At Camgian, […]

Residents of Trussville handily defeated a proposed property tax increase that would have funded three major expansion projects for Trussville City Schools. According to unofficial election results released by the city on Tuesday night, reported by the Trussville Tribune, 58.02% of voters said ‘No’ to the proposed increase. Residents of nearby Fultondale also rejected a […]

Huntsville City Councilman John Meredith will continue to represent Huntsville’s District 5 residents while District 1 Councilman Devyn Keith will be in a runoff with challenger Michelle Watkins following Tuesday’s municipal elections. In two school board races, Carlos Matthews was reelected in District 5 while Chaundra Jones and Pat King will face each other in […]

Stakeholders of the Birmingham Northern Beltline spoke at a public meeting on Tuesday imploring the Alabama Department of Transportation to proceed with the next phase of construction. Upon completion, the 10-mile four-lane highway will connect U.S. Highway 31 near Gardendale to State Route 79 near Pinson. Local first responders, some of the most vocal supporters […]

A new Chick-fil-A has officially opened in Auburn as of Tuesday. The popular fast-food chain announced that the restaurant will offer drive-thru, carry-out, and Mobile Thru services from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Chick-fil-A has appointed Will Bowling, a company veteran […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth flexed his Birmingham roots in an address last week to the Birmingham Business Alliance. He overviewed a wealth of legislative accomplishments during the 2024 legislative session and spoke to the opportunities that are being created for the region’s business community and residents. Ainsworth praised the strides Birmingham and Jefferson County […]

While back in state for August recess, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt visited with local and regional leaders at an Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) congressional luncheon last week in Guntersville to offer updates on his work in Washington and solidify partnerships at home.  Aderholt (R-Haleyville) spoke to the importance of being fiscally responsible while collaborating […]

Monday night in Huntsville, Chairman of the Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, announced he’s running for the county-wide office in November. McCutcheon was appointed in January 2023 by Governor Ivey to complete the four-year term of U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) upon his election to Congress in 2022. Although November will be his first time […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall had a one word response to news that the man who was suspected of trying to bomb his office in February pleaded guilty for his crimes in court last week. “Fight!” Marshall posted, echoing former President Donald Trump, who yelled “fight!” after being shot in an assassination attempt at a […]